CA3030256A1 - Vibration generating mechanism for a vibrating screen box - Google Patents
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Abstract
A vibration generating mechanism for a screen box comprising a drive shaft arranged to be rotatably driven by a drive motor, at least one first eccentric out of balance weight fixed with respect to the drive shaft for rotation therewith and at least one second eccentric out of balance weight coupled to the drive shaft via gearing whereby the first and second out of balance weights rotate in opposite directions when driven by the drive shaft.
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CA Application Blakes Ref. 15356/00002 Vibration Generating Mechanism for a Vibrating Screen Box FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vibration generating mechanism and in particular to a vibration generating mechanism for a vibrating screen box.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The aggregate industry utilises many styles of screen machines to sort aggregates by size. Most screen machines utilise vibration to agitate a mixture of aggregates to promote separation through various sized openings in the screening surfaces and/or to reduce the water content of the aggregate material. Sorting is achieved by undersized particles (and water where the screen also serves to dewater) passing through the openings in the screening surface and the oversize particles being retained above the screen surface. These machines usually have some type of vibration generating mechanism to shake the unit and its screening surfaces. The vibration generating mechanism usually comprises one or more unbalanced weights mounted on one or more rotating drive shafts which, when driven by an associated drive motor, force a cyclic motion into the screen machine. The resulting motion can have a circular path, linear path, elliptical path, or any combination of those shapes depending upon the phase relationship between the unbalanced weights of the vibration generating mechanism. The phase relationship is directly related to vibration angle while the speed and the mass of out of balanced weights dictate vibration magnitude, and, when counter rotating, determine if resulting vibration is linear or elliptical or other. Equally unbalanced weights counter rotating at the same speed generate a linear vibration.
Unevenly unbalanced weights counter rotating at the same speed generate an elliptical vibration. The phase relationship between counter rotating weights dictates the angle of resulting linear/elliptical vibration relative to screen deck, but will not influence maximum resulting vibration magnitude; vibration magnitude will only be influenced by magnitudes 23551946.1 CA Application Blakes Ref. 15356/00002 of the unbalanced weights and associated rotational velocities. Typical angles .. of linear/elliptical vibrations are 45-800 relative to screen deck.
A typical vibrating screen comprises a screen box upon which is mounted a deck, defined by parallel bars or apertured plates, having openings for undersize material to pass through. The screen box is mounted on a chassis or base via resilient mounts and is vibrated at high frequency by the vibration generating mechanism to shake out undersize material and/or excess water through the openings in the deck to be collected in a sump of chute (or further screen) therebelow and to convey oversize material across the deck to one end of the screen box whereby the oversize material is discharged onto a conveyor or into a collection hopper.
The drive shafts of the vibration generating mechanism are typically are mounted in protective and structural cross tubes extending between the sides of the screen box, typically below the deck. The drive shafts are typically mounted side by side in a plane extending transverse to the deck, linked to a common drive motor via a chain, belt or gears. The direction of the vibrational force imparted by the out of balance weights is determined by the phase relationship between the weights and determines if resulting vibration is linear or elliptical or other. Whilst variation in the phase difference between the weights can be made with known vibration generating mechanisms, this typically requires dismantling of the vibration generating mechanism.
Due to their location beneath the deck, the cross tubes of the vibration generating mechanism may impede material flow through the deck of the screen box. This may be mitigated by using only a single rotor and cross tube. However, such arrangement is then only capable of generating a circular vibrating motion.
The present invention relates to a vibration generating mechanism and in particular to a vibration generating mechanism for a vibrating screen box.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The aggregate industry utilises many styles of screen machines to sort aggregates by size. Most screen machines utilise vibration to agitate a mixture of aggregates to promote separation through various sized openings in the screening surfaces and/or to reduce the water content of the aggregate material. Sorting is achieved by undersized particles (and water where the screen also serves to dewater) passing through the openings in the screening surface and the oversize particles being retained above the screen surface. These machines usually have some type of vibration generating mechanism to shake the unit and its screening surfaces. The vibration generating mechanism usually comprises one or more unbalanced weights mounted on one or more rotating drive shafts which, when driven by an associated drive motor, force a cyclic motion into the screen machine. The resulting motion can have a circular path, linear path, elliptical path, or any combination of those shapes depending upon the phase relationship between the unbalanced weights of the vibration generating mechanism. The phase relationship is directly related to vibration angle while the speed and the mass of out of balanced weights dictate vibration magnitude, and, when counter rotating, determine if resulting vibration is linear or elliptical or other. Equally unbalanced weights counter rotating at the same speed generate a linear vibration.
Unevenly unbalanced weights counter rotating at the same speed generate an elliptical vibration. The phase relationship between counter rotating weights dictates the angle of resulting linear/elliptical vibration relative to screen deck, but will not influence maximum resulting vibration magnitude; vibration magnitude will only be influenced by magnitudes 23551946.1 CA Application Blakes Ref. 15356/00002 of the unbalanced weights and associated rotational velocities. Typical angles .. of linear/elliptical vibrations are 45-800 relative to screen deck.
A typical vibrating screen comprises a screen box upon which is mounted a deck, defined by parallel bars or apertured plates, having openings for undersize material to pass through. The screen box is mounted on a chassis or base via resilient mounts and is vibrated at high frequency by the vibration generating mechanism to shake out undersize material and/or excess water through the openings in the deck to be collected in a sump of chute (or further screen) therebelow and to convey oversize material across the deck to one end of the screen box whereby the oversize material is discharged onto a conveyor or into a collection hopper.
The drive shafts of the vibration generating mechanism are typically are mounted in protective and structural cross tubes extending between the sides of the screen box, typically below the deck. The drive shafts are typically mounted side by side in a plane extending transverse to the deck, linked to a common drive motor via a chain, belt or gears. The direction of the vibrational force imparted by the out of balance weights is determined by the phase relationship between the weights and determines if resulting vibration is linear or elliptical or other. Whilst variation in the phase difference between the weights can be made with known vibration generating mechanisms, this typically requires dismantling of the vibration generating mechanism.
Due to their location beneath the deck, the cross tubes of the vibration generating mechanism may impede material flow through the deck of the screen box. This may be mitigated by using only a single rotor and cross tube. However, such arrangement is then only capable of generating a circular vibrating motion.
2 23551946.1 CA Application Blakes Ref. 15356/00002 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention there is provided a vibration generating mechanism for a screen box comprising a drive shaft arranged to be rotatably driven by a drive motor, at least one first eccentric out of balance weight fixed with respect to the drive shaft for rotation therewith and at least one second eccentric out of balance weight coupled to the drive shaft via gearing whereby the first and second out of balance weights rotate in opposite directions when driven by the drive shaft.
In a preferred embodiment the first and second out of balance weights are supported by the drive shaft for rotation about the shaft axis.
Preferably said gearing comprises a drive gear fixed with respect to the drive shaft, a driven gear fixed with respect to the second out of balance weight and one or more idler gears transferring drive from the drive gear and driven gear, wherein said drive, driven and one or more idler gears comprise bevel gears, said one or more idler gears being arranged between and perpendicular to said drive and driven gears. Said one or more idler gears may be mounted in a gear carrier. The gear carrier may be mounted such that the angular position of the gear carrier with respect to the axis of the drive shaft can be adjusted to adjust the phase angle between the first and second out of balance weights.
The drive shaft may be mounted within a tubular housing adapted to be extend between the side walls of a screen box beneath the deck thereof. A respective pair of first and second out of balance weights may be located at each end of said tubular housing on either end of the drive shaft.
The gearing may be adapted to be locked such that the first and second out of balance weights rotate in the same direction as the drive shaft. Where the gearing comprises a gear carrier supporting idler bevel gears between and perpendicular to a drive bevel
According to the present invention there is provided a vibration generating mechanism for a screen box comprising a drive shaft arranged to be rotatably driven by a drive motor, at least one first eccentric out of balance weight fixed with respect to the drive shaft for rotation therewith and at least one second eccentric out of balance weight coupled to the drive shaft via gearing whereby the first and second out of balance weights rotate in opposite directions when driven by the drive shaft.
In a preferred embodiment the first and second out of balance weights are supported by the drive shaft for rotation about the shaft axis.
Preferably said gearing comprises a drive gear fixed with respect to the drive shaft, a driven gear fixed with respect to the second out of balance weight and one or more idler gears transferring drive from the drive gear and driven gear, wherein said drive, driven and one or more idler gears comprise bevel gears, said one or more idler gears being arranged between and perpendicular to said drive and driven gears. Said one or more idler gears may be mounted in a gear carrier. The gear carrier may be mounted such that the angular position of the gear carrier with respect to the axis of the drive shaft can be adjusted to adjust the phase angle between the first and second out of balance weights.
The drive shaft may be mounted within a tubular housing adapted to be extend between the side walls of a screen box beneath the deck thereof. A respective pair of first and second out of balance weights may be located at each end of said tubular housing on either end of the drive shaft.
The gearing may be adapted to be locked such that the first and second out of balance weights rotate in the same direction as the drive shaft. Where the gearing comprises a gear carrier supporting idler bevel gears between and perpendicular to a drive bevel
3 23551946.1 CA Application Blakes Ref. 15356/00002 gear of the drive shaft and a driven bevel gear of the second out of balance weight, said gear carrier may be fixed with respect to the drive shaft to lock the gearing.
According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a screening machine incorporating a vibration generating mechanism in accordance with the first aspect of the invention.
In one embodiment the machine comprises a screen box adapted to be supported on a base frame by resilient mounts to allow the vibrating screen box to vibrate, the screen box comprises a screening deck having openings for undersize material to pass through supported between spaced apart side walls, wherein said drive shaft of the vibration generating mechanism preferably extends between said side walls, beneath said deck. Preferably said drive shaft is mounted within a tubular housing extending between the side walls of the screen box. A respective pair of first and second out of balance weights may be located at each end said tubular housing on either end of the drive shaft, on the outside of said side walls of the screen box.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
A vibration generating mechanism for a screen box in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which :-Figure 1 is a perspective view of a screen box incorporating a vibration generating mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a sectional view through the screen box of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a detailed sectional view through one end of the vibration generating mechanism of Figure 1; and
According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a screening machine incorporating a vibration generating mechanism in accordance with the first aspect of the invention.
In one embodiment the machine comprises a screen box adapted to be supported on a base frame by resilient mounts to allow the vibrating screen box to vibrate, the screen box comprises a screening deck having openings for undersize material to pass through supported between spaced apart side walls, wherein said drive shaft of the vibration generating mechanism preferably extends between said side walls, beneath said deck. Preferably said drive shaft is mounted within a tubular housing extending between the side walls of the screen box. A respective pair of first and second out of balance weights may be located at each end said tubular housing on either end of the drive shaft, on the outside of said side walls of the screen box.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
A vibration generating mechanism for a screen box in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which :-Figure 1 is a perspective view of a screen box incorporating a vibration generating mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a sectional view through the screen box of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a detailed sectional view through one end of the vibration generating mechanism of Figure 1; and
4 23551946.1 CA Application Blakes Ref. 15356/00002 Figure 4 is an exploded view of the mechanism of Figure 3.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIG. 1, there is shown a vibrating screen box 2 incorporating a vibration generating mechanism 4 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The screen box 2 is adapted to be supported on a base frame by springs 6 to allow the vibrating screen box to vibrate, yet isolate the base frame from much of the vibration.
The screen box 2 comprises at least one screening deck 8, which may be formed from a plurality of parallel spaced apart bars or rods, or an array of polyurethane panels having a plurality of small slots formed therein, depending upon the nature of the material to be screened and the cut point required. The deck 8 is supported between spaced apart side walls 10,12 of the screen box joined by transversely extending bridging members (not shown). In the embodiment shown in the drawings, a second deck 14 is mounted below the first deck 8. However, it is envisaged that a sump or collection chute may be provided beneath the first deck 8.
The vibration generating mechanism 4 is mounted on the screen box 2 to extend between the side walls 10,12 of the screen box, extending transverse to the deck 8. The vibration generating mechanism 4 comprises a single drive shaft 16 mounted in a support pipe 18 extending between the side walls 10,12 of the screen box 2 beneath the deck 8, the drive shaft 16 being driven by a motor (not shown) for rotation about a rotational axis extending transverse to the deck 8.
An eccentrically mounted unbalanced first weight 20 is mounted on each end of the drive shaft on an outer side of each side wall 10,12 of the screen box 2. A
second out of balance weight 22 is supported on the shaft 16 coaxially and adjacent each first out
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIG. 1, there is shown a vibrating screen box 2 incorporating a vibration generating mechanism 4 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The screen box 2 is adapted to be supported on a base frame by springs 6 to allow the vibrating screen box to vibrate, yet isolate the base frame from much of the vibration.
The screen box 2 comprises at least one screening deck 8, which may be formed from a plurality of parallel spaced apart bars or rods, or an array of polyurethane panels having a plurality of small slots formed therein, depending upon the nature of the material to be screened and the cut point required. The deck 8 is supported between spaced apart side walls 10,12 of the screen box joined by transversely extending bridging members (not shown). In the embodiment shown in the drawings, a second deck 14 is mounted below the first deck 8. However, it is envisaged that a sump or collection chute may be provided beneath the first deck 8.
The vibration generating mechanism 4 is mounted on the screen box 2 to extend between the side walls 10,12 of the screen box, extending transverse to the deck 8. The vibration generating mechanism 4 comprises a single drive shaft 16 mounted in a support pipe 18 extending between the side walls 10,12 of the screen box 2 beneath the deck 8, the drive shaft 16 being driven by a motor (not shown) for rotation about a rotational axis extending transverse to the deck 8.
An eccentrically mounted unbalanced first weight 20 is mounted on each end of the drive shaft on an outer side of each side wall 10,12 of the screen box 2. A
second out of balance weight 22 is supported on the shaft 16 coaxially and adjacent each first out
5 23551946.1 CA Application Blakes Ref. 15356/00002 of balance weight 20, each second out of balance weight 22 being supported on a respective bearing 24 on the drive shaft 16 adjacent the respective first out of balance weight 20. Each second out of balance weight 22 is coupled to the drive shaft via gearing arranged such that each second weight 22 is driven by the shaft 16 to rotate in the opposite direction to the shaft 16 and the first weights 20.
As illustrated in the drawings, each of the first and second out of balance weights 20,22 may comprise an eccentric flywheel each defining a segment of a disc.
In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the gearing coupling each second weight 22 to the drive shaft 16 comprises a set of bevel gears, including a drive gear 26 mounted on or integrally formed on the shaft 16, a driven gear 28 mounted on or integrally formed with the respective second weight 22 and a set of idler gears 30 arranged between and engaged with the drive and driven gears 26,28, the idler gears 30 each being rotatable about a respective axis perpendicular to the drive and driven gears 26,28 for transmitting drive between the drive and driven gears 20,22 while rotating the respective second weight 22 in the opposite direction to the shaft 16. Each set of idler gears 30 is mounted in a respective gear carrier 32 having an operating lever extending radially from the shaft 16.
A drive motor (not shown) may be coupled is the drive shaft 16 via a chain and sprockets, belt and pulleys or gears for driving the drive shaft 16, and hence the out of balance weights 20,22, typically from one end of the drive shaft 16.
Preferably the motor rotates parallel to the axis of the drive shaft 16.
The gear carrier 32 of each set of idler gears 30 is mounted to allow adjustment of the phase relationship between the weights 20,22 to adjust the direction of the vibrational forces generated by the vibration generating mechanism 4. By adjusting the angular position of the respective gear carrier 32 around the drive shaft axis, by manipulation of its operating lever 34, the phase angle between the respective first and second weights
As illustrated in the drawings, each of the first and second out of balance weights 20,22 may comprise an eccentric flywheel each defining a segment of a disc.
In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the gearing coupling each second weight 22 to the drive shaft 16 comprises a set of bevel gears, including a drive gear 26 mounted on or integrally formed on the shaft 16, a driven gear 28 mounted on or integrally formed with the respective second weight 22 and a set of idler gears 30 arranged between and engaged with the drive and driven gears 26,28, the idler gears 30 each being rotatable about a respective axis perpendicular to the drive and driven gears 26,28 for transmitting drive between the drive and driven gears 20,22 while rotating the respective second weight 22 in the opposite direction to the shaft 16. Each set of idler gears 30 is mounted in a respective gear carrier 32 having an operating lever extending radially from the shaft 16.
A drive motor (not shown) may be coupled is the drive shaft 16 via a chain and sprockets, belt and pulleys or gears for driving the drive shaft 16, and hence the out of balance weights 20,22, typically from one end of the drive shaft 16.
Preferably the motor rotates parallel to the axis of the drive shaft 16.
The gear carrier 32 of each set of idler gears 30 is mounted to allow adjustment of the phase relationship between the weights 20,22 to adjust the direction of the vibrational forces generated by the vibration generating mechanism 4. By adjusting the angular position of the respective gear carrier 32 around the drive shaft axis, by manipulation of its operating lever 34, the phase angle between the respective first and second weights
6 23551946.1 CA Application Blakes Ref. 15356/00002 20,22 can be altered, allowing real time alteration of the vibration generated by the vibration generating mechanism 4 while the screen is operating. Furthermore, it is possible to operate the vibration generating mechanism 4 with one or both of the gear carriers 32 fixed to drive shaft 16 such that the respective first and second weights 20,22 rotate together to generate a circular vibration.
Such vibratory motion of the screen box 2 causes the material placed on the deck 8 to be agitated, preventing blocking of the openings in the deck 8 and causing material on the deck to be conveyed towards one end of the screen box 2.
While the invention is described in relation to a vibration generating mechanism for a screen box, it is envisaged that a vibration generating mechanism in accordance with the present invention may be used to generate vibrations in numerous other devices where vibration motion is required.
The invention is not limited to the embodiment described herein but can be amended or modified without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
Such vibratory motion of the screen box 2 causes the material placed on the deck 8 to be agitated, preventing blocking of the openings in the deck 8 and causing material on the deck to be conveyed towards one end of the screen box 2.
While the invention is described in relation to a vibration generating mechanism for a screen box, it is envisaged that a vibration generating mechanism in accordance with the present invention may be used to generate vibrations in numerous other devices where vibration motion is required.
The invention is not limited to the embodiment described herein but can be amended or modified without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
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1. A vibration generating mechanism for a screen box comprising a drive shaft arranged to be rotatably driven by a drive motor, at least one first eccentric out of balance weight fixed with respect to the drive shaft for rotation therewith and at least one second eccentric out of balance weight coupled to the drive shaft via gearing whereby the first and second out of balance weights rotate in opposite directions when driven by the drive shaft.
2. A mechanism as claimed claim 1, wherein the first and second out of balance weights are supported by the drive shaft for rotation about the shaft axis.
3. A mechanism as claimed in claim 2, wherein said gearing comprises a drive gear fixed with respect to the drive shaft, a driven gear fixed with respect to the at least one second out of balance weight and one or more idler gears transferring drive from the drive gear and driven gear, wherein said drive, driven and one or more idler gears comprise bevel gears, said one or more idler gears being arranged between and perpendicular to said drive and driven gears.
4. A mechanism as claimed in claim 3, wherein said one or more idler gears are mounted in a gear carrier.
5. A mechanism as claimed in claim 4, wherein the gear carrier is mounted such that the angular position of the gear carrier with respect to the axis of the drive shaft can be adjusted to adjust the phase angle between the first and second out of balance weights.
6. A mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said drive shaft is mounted within a tubular housing.
7. A mechanism as claimed in claim 6, wherein a respective pair of first and second out of balance weights is located at each end said tubular housing on either end of the drive shaft.
8. A mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said gearing may be locked such that the first and second out of balance weights rotate in the same direction as the drive shaft.
9. A mechanism as claimed in claim 8, when dependent upon claim 4, wherein said gear carrier may be fixed with respect to the drive shaft to lock the gearing.
10. A mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein each of said first and second out of balance weights comprises an eccentrically mounted flywheel.
11. A mechanism as claimed in claim 10, wherein each flywheel comprises a segment of a disc arranged coaxially with the drive shaft.
12. A screening machine incorporating a screen box and a vibration generating mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11 for vibrating said screen box.
13. A machine as claimed in claim 12, comprising a screen box adapted to be supported on a base frame by resilient mounts to allow the vibrating screen box to vibrate, the screen box comprises a screening deck having openings for undersize material to pass through supported between spaced apart side walls, wherein said drive shaft of the vibration generating mechanism extends between said side walls, beneath said deck.
14. A machine as claimed in claim 13, wherein said drive shaft is mounted within a tubular housing extending between the side walls of the screen box.
15. A machine as claimed in claim 14, wherein a respective pair of first and second out of balance weights is located at each end said tubular housing on either end of the drive shaft, on the outside of said side walls of the screen box.
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